Allegory of the Eucharist

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, 1480/1500

This is a painting depicting a scene of crucifixion surrounded by symbolic elements. The upper left shows a figure with an orb and staff against a cloud. To the mid-right is a crucified figure with geometric shapes around. Below are smaller figures looking upwards. The color palette is limited to earthy tones against a muted background. The painting uses bold lines and a straightforward composition in a style reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance religious art.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Date
1480/1500
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in orange, green, tan, pink,lt. blue, and red
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting depicting a scene of crucifixion surrounded by symbolic elements. The upper left shows a figure with an orb and staff against a cloud. To the mid-right is a crucified figure with geometric shapes around. Below are smaller figures looking upwards. The color palette is limited to earthy tones against a muted background. The painting uses bold lines and a straightforward composition in a style reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance religious art.

Deutsche Grafik um 1480